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Recent Examples of squeamish
Even some Republicans are squeamish at the Trump administration’s aggressive tactics.
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Al Weaver, The Hill, 29 May 2025
While few in the industry would question Iger’s worthiness of the prize, some board members have been squeamish over the optics, sources said.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 June 2025
However, those who are squeamish might want to avoid these six dog breeds that new research discovered are more susceptible to diarrhea.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Which explains why so many Republicans are squeamish about this current package.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 2 June 2025
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Al Weaver, The Hill, 29 May 2025
While few in the industry would question Iger’s worthiness of the prize, some board members have been squeamish over the optics, sources said.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 June 2025
However, those who are squeamish might want to avoid these six dog breeds that new research discovered are more susceptible to diarrhea.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Which explains why so many Republicans are squeamish about this current package.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeamish
Adjective
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Prater has a sick fascination with serial killers, collecting their trophies and even inviting the most notorious of them to gatherings at his mansion.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The nerve-rattling new A24 drama from writer-director Mary Bronstein, in theaters Oct. 10, stars Byrne, 46, as Linda — a therapist with mental health struggles, a wife to an absent husband and mother to their sick daughter.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Stomach-churning violence and queasy conversations are scattered regularly enough to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Aug. 2025
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That queasy feeling about the Miami Dolphins’ offensive line is re-surfacing.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In a season-one episode, Taylor raised a concrete grate at Homestead 2 and suddenly felt dizzy and nauseous.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
30 June 2025
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That is, until one day, when Blanca began feeling unusually emotional and nauseous.—
Allison Moses,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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“Squeamish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeamish. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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